SOME COTTON DISEASES III 



vitality not necessarily a small-boll variety, 

 for on uplands we have been more successful 

 with some large-boll varieties. 



(5) Plant reasonably early. Planting 

 should be delayed until all danger from frost 

 is past and the soil is warm enough to produce 

 rapid germination and growth. 



(6) The use of the section harrow before 

 planting and after planting, and again just as 

 soon as the plants are well up, is advised. 



(7) Use intensive, shallow cultivation of the 

 crops and never lay by the cotton till picking 

 commences. Late cultivation is very important. 



(8) In case it is evident that a large number 

 of weevils have been overwintered, it is advis- 

 able to hand-pick the early appearing weevils 

 from the buds of young cotton plants before 

 squares begin to form. 



(9) As soon as the weevil commences to 

 work, as evidenced by the punctured squares 

 attach a pole or brush to the handles of the 

 cultivator so as to knock the squares off. 

 Most of them will fall of their own accord in a 

 few days after they are punctured. 



(10) Persistently pick up and burn the fallen 

 squares. 



